✈️🌍 Attention holidaymakers! If you’re heading abroad, here’s a savvy tip to keep your travel budget in check. 🚨 Don’t fall into the trap of airport Bureau de Change counters. While it’s convenient, it’s also notoriously expensive with sky-high fees and poor exchange rates. Research shows that over 25% of travellers still swap their cash at airports, losing substantial parts of their holiday funds!
💸 James Lynn from Currensea says that these high rates lead families to “throw away” their hard-earned travel budgets. Instead, consider getting your foreign currency sorted before you travel – it’s easier on the wallet!
💡 Another clever hack? Pay for flights and hotels in the local currency if possible. You could save substantial amounts, like £40 on a return flight to Fuerteventura by using Euros.
🔍 Be cautious about “fee-free” travel cards. Sometimes, hidden costs are lurking in top-up fees or currency conversion rates. Similarly, watch out for charges when using foreign ATMs. They might still be cheaper than airport exchanges, but fees can pile up, costing you an extra £5 per transaction.
Plan ahead and enjoy a stress-free holiday without the worry of hidden costs eating into your fun! 🌴💳💰